29 December 2020 Insight Brexit Brexit: what did we get for Christmas? Brexit update - The conclusion of a comprehensive £650 billion trade and cooperation deal on 24 December has been welcomed on both sides of the Channel. The formal approval process is well underway, enabling the UK to transition to its new relationship with the EU on 1 January 2021 in an orderly manner. Bookmark this page 5 min read
13 November 2020 Insight Commerical Advice on legal privilege for foreign lawyers The English courts have confirmed that the only requirement for legal advice privilege to apply to confidential legal advice between a client and a foreign lawyer is that the lawyer is acting in the capacity or function of a lawyer. The specific question asked was whether a foreign in-house lawyer’s advice, that would not attract the same protection in their home jurisdiction, would be subject to legal advice privilege. Bookmark this page 3 min read